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Idun Reiten
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| Born | 1 January 1942 (age 83) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | University of Illinois |
| Awards | Commander, Order of St. Olav; Nansen Medal for Outstanding Research; Humboldt Research Award |
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| Fields | Mathematics |
| Institutions | University of Trondheim |
| Thesis | Trivial Extensions and Gorenstein Rings (1971) |
Idun Reiten, born on January 1, 1942, is a famous Norwegian professor of mathematics. Many people think she is one of Norway's best mathematicians. She has received many awards from Norway and other countries. She has also helped many students with their studies. Idun Reiten is an expert in a math area called representation theory. She is well-known for her work on Artin algebras and tilting theory.
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Idun Reiten's Journey in Mathematics
Becoming a Math Professor
Idun Reiten earned her PhD degree in 1971. She studied at the University of Illinois in the United States. She was only the second Norwegian woman to get a PhD in mathematics. This was a big achievement!
In 1982, she became a professor at the University of Trondheim. This university is now called the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
Her Research in Algebra
Professor Reiten's main research area is representation theory. This part of math studies how to understand complex structures by breaking them down into simpler pieces. She also works with commutative algebra and homological algebra.
She worked with another mathematician named Maurice Auslander. Together, they created something called Auslander–Reiten theory. This theory helps mathematicians study Artinian algebras. They developed new ideas like "almost-split sequences" and "Auslander-Reiten quivers." These ideas are important tools in advanced algebra.
Awards and Special Honors
Recognized for Her Work
Idun Reiten has received many important awards for her math work. In 2005, she won the Humboldt Research Award. This award is given to top scientists and scholars. In 2007, she received the Möbius prize.
In 2009, she was given the Fridtjof Nansen's award for successful researchers. This award is for great work in mathematics and natural sciences. She also received the Nansen Medal for Outstanding Research that same year.
Joining Important Academies
In 2007, she became a foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. This is a very respected group of scientists. She is also a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters. Other groups she belongs to include the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters and Academia Europaea.
In 2012, she became a fellow of the American Mathematical Society. This means she is recognized as a leading mathematician. She was also named a Clay Senior Scholar and Simons Professor for 2012-2013.
Lectures and Royal Recognition
Professor Reiten has given special lectures at big math conferences. She gave the Emmy Noether Lecture in 2010 in Hyderabad. She was also an Invited Speaker at the International Congress of Mathematicians in Berlin in 1998.
In 2014, the King of Norway gave her a special honor. He appointed her as a commander of the Order of St. Olav. This was "for her work as a mathematician." It is one of Norway's highest honors.
Supporting Future Scientists
A special program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology is named after her. It is called IDUN: From PhD to Professor. This program helps more women become top scientists. It aims to increase the number of female scientists in leading positions.
See also
In Spanish: Idun Reiten para niños
- Krull–Schmidt category
External links
- Idun Reiten at the Mathematics Genealogy Project
- Publikasjonsliste
- Publication List at the Mathematical Reviews
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| Preceded by Trond Berg |
Recipient of the Fridtjof Nansen Outstanding Research Award in Science 2009 |
Succeeded by Bjørn Jamtveit |
